11. Discuss, consider and accept bid of $200.00 from Louis Sirmons
for property located at 911 N. Tackitt Street, Legal Description: Lot 3-6,
Block 2, Frank Brown Addition.

Mayor Reeves stated that this was the deceased Martha Davis property
and would go back on the tax roll if approved.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Coltharp and seconded by MPT Winn, to accept
bid of $200 from Louis Sirmons, on property located at 911 N. Tackitt.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

12. Discuss, consider and accept bid of $200 from Louis Sirmons for
vacant properties located at 707 N. Oak Street, Legal Description:
Lot 4, 5 and 6; Block 7, Morris Addition.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Henricks, seconded by Council Member Coltharp, to
accept bid of $200 from Louis Sirmons, on vacant properties located at 707 N. Oak Street.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

13. Discuss, consider and accept bid of $200 from Joe Biggerstaff for
vacant lot located on the 300 Block of S. Cedar (next to residence),
Legal Description: west 70’ of lot 7& 8, Block 25, Original Townsite.

Motion:
Motion made by MPT Winn, seconded by Council Member Henricks, to accept bid of
$200 for vacant lot located on the 300 block of S. Cedar, next to his residence.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

14. Discuss, consider and approve Resolution No. 1310, supporting
construction of a U.S. Highway, 277 Bypass around the City of Anson.

After some discussion on this agenda item, Council chose to table this agenda item.

Motion:
Motion made by MPT Winn, seconded by Council Member Coltharp, to table
Resolution No. 1310, until further additional information was received.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

15. Discuss, consider and take action on request from
Dr. John Baker, SISD, for financial support in the amount of $735.00,
for tennis screens and accessories.

After some discussion on this agenda item, Council chose to table this
agenda tem, until further information could be received.

Motion:
Motion made by MPT Winn, seconded by Council Member Henricks,
to table this agenda item until further notice.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

16. Discuss, consider and take action on request from Dr. John Baker, SISD, for financial support regarding the re-painting of the water tower on the South side of the SISD High School.

Mayor Reeves stated this request was brought to him by Dr. John Baker, a couple of months ago, that there was an agreement between him and the former administrator on Dr. John Baker checking on information/prices concerning the water tower and that the City would pay for the repainting of the tower. Mayor Reeves felt at that time that any previous agreements made prior, should be upheld, but, felt like Council should give their opinion. Therefore, it was placed on the agenda. After much deliberation, a motion was entertained.

Motion:
Motion made by MPT Winn, seconded by Council Member Henricks to deny the request
regarding the repainting of the water tower on the South side of the SISD High School.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

17. Discuss, consider and take action regarding
Chamber of Commerce letter, requesting back pay
in the amount of $2,400.00.

Mrs. Judy Starr gave Mayor Reeves and Council information concerning the back pay the Chamber of Commerce had not received in the amount of $300 per month, during the month of October 2008 through December of 2008, and January through May 2009.

City Secretary presented the Council a copy of a check where the Chamber of Commerce, had received a check in the amount of $300, for the month of May, 2009. Therefore, the amount in question would be $2,100.00 instead of $2,400.00.


After deliberation on this matter and information received, Mayor Reeves entertained a motion.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Coltharp, seconded by Council Member Henricks, to pay the Chamber of Commerce the amount of $2,100.00, for the months of October through December 2008, and January through April 2009.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

18. Discuss, consider and take action regarding request from
Chamber of Commerce, in the form of a proposal letter, for the
City of Seymour, to contribute $200 monthly in the form of vouchers.

Lauren Bush presented Mayor and Council a proposal letter requesting that the
City of Seymour contribute $200 monthly vouchers to encourage citizens to visit the
specific business and spend money at that business while also learning about
Chamber opportunities. This would be a simple way to get people to shop locally
and promote businesses that are chamber members. As this effort would
progress, the Chamber strongly believes that more businesses would see the
benefit of becoming a Chamber member which in turn allows us to do more in the
community with increased support.

Motion:
Motion was made by MPT Winn, seconded by Council Member Coltharp, to approve the $200 monthly voucher on a 90 day trial period, beginning November 1, 2009, and for Mrs. Lauren Bush to meet with Suzanne Shumate, Accounts Payable Clerk to set up a time schedule regarding the pay period of the vouchers.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

19. Discuss, consider and take action allowing Eugene Sturgeon
to repair the Portwood Fountain at the City of Seymour Park, for the amount of $1,200.00

Council chose to receive more detailed information about the work to be done by
Mr. Sturgeon, therefore, this item was tabled until information is received.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Donald Coltharp, seconded by Council
Member Henricks, to table this agenda item until more information is received.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

20. Adjournment by MPT at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Council Member Henricks, and passed unanimously.

Passed and approved this 24th, day of November, 2009.

Mayor Ronald B. Reeves

Attest:

Conchita Torrez, City Secretary , TRMC

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